On arrival, you'll be transferred downtown to the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers before transferring to the Saigon Port to board your Emerald Cruises award-winning Star-Ship. You'll be welcomed onboard Emerald Harmony by your captain and crew before setting sail after lunch down the Saigon River towards Ben Tre, in the Mekong Delta. This evening, enjoy your first dinner onboard with your fellow guests and an informative port talk hosted by your cruise director. Please book your flight to arrive into Ho Chi Minh City prior to 8:30 AM. ... Read More
Sunday - May 10, 2026
Day 2
Ben Tre, Vietnam
This morning, sail through the bustling Cho Gao, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. Today makes a fascinating morning watching the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway, which can see upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. This afternoon, once on the Mekong River, you'll visit Tan My Floating community, followed by a ride through the local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm with sampling, and a honey farm with local sweets. You'll then return to Emerald Harmony to sail onwards to Sa Dec, a hidden gem on the Mekong Delta. ... Read More
Monday - May 11, 2026
Day 3
Sa Dec, Vietnam
My An Hung, Vietnam, Vietnam
After a short sampan ride to Sa Dec, enjoy a walking tour around town with a stop at the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras to write celebrated novel L'Amant, and a walk through the town's central market to peruse its varied produce. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan and sail to My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small Mekong Delta village specializes in cultivating red-hot chili and peppers. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy some local folk singing during your visit. ... Read More
Tuesday - May 12, 2026
Day 4
Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
An Long, Vietnam
Known as 'Mango Island', Cu Lao Gieng is a small, scenic island untouched by tourism, located along the upper Mekong River. Travel by local motorcycle rickshaw through the island's villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries including mango farming, different types of boat building and a factory making incense sticks for temples. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure onboard, or alternatively, partake in a DiscoverMORE excursion to the Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary in An Long. As part of an EmeraldPLUS experience, you'll delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance onboard. ... Read More
Wednesday - May 13, 2026
Day 5
Tan Chau, Vietnam
Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam
Embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village, giving you a glimpse into the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan and return to Tan Chau and as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, visit the local Cao Dai Temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in Tay Ninh, southern Vietnam, in 1926. At the temple, learn more about this fascinating and complex religion. Afterwards, ride in a xe loi (local form of cyclo) back to your sampan before returning to Emerald Harmony. Back onboard your Star-Ship, you'll sail to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. ... Read More
Thursday - May 14, 2026
Day 6
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
This morning, you'll awake in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the 'Pearl of Asia', the city was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Today, you'll learn about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia's history. A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, where you'll have the opportunity to stroll through the fields, visit the memorial, and understand more about this country's sombre chapter. Afterwards, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as 'S-21'), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge's main prison and torture HQ. Spend the afternoon as you please, either exploring the DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market located in the heart of Phnom Penh, or simply relaxing onboard Emerald Harmony. This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a remork (local tuk-tuk) tour through Phnom Penh to admire the city lights. ... Read More
Friday - May 15, 2026
Day 7
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Oudong, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Prek Dam, Cambodia
Located north of Phnom Penh, Oudong was the former royal capital of Cambodia until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. Start your day with a visit to the Oudong Monastery. Important remnants here include the burial sites of Khmer kings as well as religious artefacts dating back more than a century. In Oudong Monastery's main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. In the afternoon, you'll visit the majestic Royal Palace, with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. Back onboard, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation. Afterwards, make the short sail to Prek Kdam, gliding past Phnom Penh illuminated at night. ... Read More
Saturday - May 16, 2026
Day 8
Prek Dam, Cambodia
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 8 - Saturday - May 16, 2026
Day 8
Bus Travel
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning and transfer to Phnom Penh Airport for your onward or homebound flight. Please book your flight to depart out of Phnom Penh after 11 AM.
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